Battery Light On In Your Car "Here Is What To Do"

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  • čas přidán 7. 05. 2019
  • If your battery light is on in your car or truck this video is for you. When your battery light comes on you need to know what that means. In this video, I will go over the reasons you batter light would come on and what you can do if your alternator has stopped charging.
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Komentáře • 108

  • @FlatRateMechanic
    @FlatRateMechanic  Před 5 lety +5

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    • @jordanorion5656
      @jordanorion5656 Před 3 lety

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    • @tracihoggle1752
      @tracihoggle1752 Před 2 lety

      Good video

    • @anthonyspencer6475
      @anthonyspencer6475 Před 2 lety

      What if u change battery and alternator and it's still on

  • @edwardbarton5176
    @edwardbarton5176 Před 2 lety +6

    Great explanation. I did the exact same thing today. I had a new battery at home so I call my son and he brought it to me. I was approximately 4 miles from home.

  • @emmakangala1655
    @emmakangala1655 Před 4 lety +4

    That's Great lesson just got the same issue on the freeway and i took your advice. Please let me grab that jump starter if still available.

  • @barrymayes6712
    @barrymayes6712 Před 4 měsíci

    That’s amazing! I have a lithium battery jump pack in my car and had never thought I could drive with it connected to a flat battery. Top advice-thanks

  • @jddeefo1022
    @jddeefo1022 Před 2 lety +2

    Good vid, straightforward and not a lot of fluff talk, 👍

  • @donsturgis6578
    @donsturgis6578 Před 3 lety

    I liked the straight talk from this video, THanks Man...!

  • @seanofto
    @seanofto Před 3 lety +5

    Very informative video.
    Looking forward to more videos.

  • @user-vs4lg1tw5x
    @user-vs4lg1tw5x Před rokem

    Thanks for the info! Have a good night!

  • @Eurospec73
    @Eurospec73 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks for making this it was definitely very informative. My battery light comes on, but it’s very dim when it comes on I’m not sure exactly what that means other than a faulty component in my charging system, it’s probably something to do with the alternator, but I just replaced my alternator not even a year ago, I would hate to take it out of the car again.

  • @pedrolriveranegron5178
    @pedrolriveranegron5178 Před 5 lety +17

    Greetings from Puerto Rico,buddy!
    Good basics info! Next time,if you have a chance, try to perfom a ripple test, a voltage drop and Alt. wiring test in your next video!
    Thanks,buddy and Blessings!

    • @mickodrobinski79
      @mickodrobinski79 Před 3 lety

      Good advice bit gone on deaf ears. This guy never graduated from basic school knowledge

    • @cheffboyyr_v1994
      @cheffboyyr_v1994 Před 3 měsíci

      Did he ever make the videos and what’s the link to them

  • @manuellivongue9543
    @manuellivongue9543 Před 2 lety

    Great video!

  • @florazellamar8352
    @florazellamar8352 Před 3 lety

    Awesome job sir great nugget there. Thanks.

  • @nick-k3u
    @nick-k3u Před 3 dny +1

    you just made me so happy lol bcus i happen to thankfully have a spare charged battery in my car😭🤣

  • @russrussell6318
    @russrussell6318 Před rokem

    New at this thanks for the info

  • @kaybevang536
    @kaybevang536 Před 3 lety

    My 91 Integra is having a problem I hope it’s an alternator even though it was a new one from two years ago

  • @RYO92
    @RYO92 Před 4 lety +37

    ATENTION !!!
    If you have a DIESEL engine don't pull over and don't stop your engine !
    You will manage to arive where you going because diesel engine still works if you don't have batery.

  • @tsilisosamueltsoaeli1249
    @tsilisosamueltsoaeli1249 Před 2 lety +2

    What causes the car to show battery when changing gear while engaging clutch and the car stalls?

  • @IS300MN
    @IS300MN Před 2 lety

    Tonight 2017 Buick Enclave the “service battery charging system” indicator came on and the red battery light on the dash. I made it home 63 miles stopped and had it tested and it read 12.15V 40% charge

  • @TheBeanMan
    @TheBeanMan Před 2 lety

    I have a aftermarket alternator on my 1999 Isuzu wizard and I just have to rev the engine up to around 5k rpm and the light goes off and I can drive for hundreds kilometres. Good video... Looks like I'll just have to get a larger alternator

  • @JoseCastillo-ye7je
    @JoseCastillo-ye7je Před 3 lety +23

    Dude. the minute you said alternator I went to it and checked the connector and realized It was partially unhooked, I must’ve hit it enough to stay connected while changing plugs, coil and wires. During my test drive I guess it wasn’t making solid contact. All good now! Thanks!

  • @osualapaulchinaka7886
    @osualapaulchinaka7886 Před rokem +1

    I need it the jumper for my 🔋 🔋 🔋 🔋 🔋 battery. Thanks nice vedio.

  • @joea104
    @joea104 Před rokem +2

    I had this light come on last night on my 2003 chevy cavalier, I did feel like the lights were a bit dimmer and I drove it about 1hours to my house luckily it made it. after I got to my house the ABS light also came on and would go away. The moment I turned off the car it wouldn't start, sounded like a dead battery so I feel like my alternator is just starting to crap out on me.

  • @jaysantiago9772
    @jaysantiago9772 Před 2 lety +1

    I really could use one I have 2005 Honda Civic the battery light started flashing and the alternator is new and battery

  • @pre1980box
    @pre1980box Před 4 lety +9

    Thanks for your video, I took charge removed the alternator had it checked and you were right, it was bad. God bless!!!

  • @ELEKTRA-LUXXX
    @ELEKTRA-LUXXX Před měsícem

    What does it mean if it only came on when key is just in ignition, i did not start the car, and also, why is my radio and PRNDL light still on even after key out and door opened ? (2014 Mini Cooper)

  • @uwuloluwu
    @uwuloluwu Před 2 lety

    what if your hummer battery sign flickers when you turn ignition then disappears

  • @unknownledgend1
    @unknownledgend1 Před 4 lety +1

    Very great advice

  • @mariamadrid2508
    @mariamadrid2508 Před 2 lety +1

    Sorry you had to go thru that . God bless.

  • @rayatlast
    @rayatlast Před 2 lety +6

    But I have a different problem, that battery light is been on since I bought the car over 5 years ago, any other suggestion would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advanced.

  • @alessciabowser5282
    @alessciabowser5282 Před 3 lety

    I have a new battery and alternate in my car and I can back and forth to work with it on which is about a 25 min drive

  • @charmantmsona2405
    @charmantmsona2405 Před 4 lety +10

    Hey sir! Yeah I have this problem to my car, all time the light battery is on, but I test my battery I see is still work good and I was changing my alternator too, but I still see that problem! My questions is what can I do with this! Thank you

    • @epifan3_
      @epifan3_ Před 3 lety +2

      My God I wish he'd answer this! I have a new alternator and battery. Car still cuts off after so much time. The battery light and the little wheel notification comes on. Im so confused

    • @grindhardtrey
      @grindhardtrey Před 2 lety

      I’m having same problem you having it annoying

    • @br00talhonesty
      @br00talhonesty Před 2 lety

      Any luck

  • @only_comments
    @only_comments Před 6 měsíci

    Alternator voltage coming 14v. In idle also...
    Battery is new...
    But when i drive , after sometime battery light comes on if i slow down...goes of if i accelerate....can you help me please....
    High acceleration also giving 14ish voltage...(so regulator is intact i think)

  • @rianvanheerden8487
    @rianvanheerden8487 Před 11 měsíci +2

    5 minutes of driving on a fresh battery....I drove for hours when my alternator blew....it all just depends on when you are driving and how many times you start your vehicle....If you drive during the day and you stop down hill so you can do a rolling start...you can drive pretty far

  • @adriandass6553
    @adriandass6553 Před 2 lety

    Really help me.... I facing the same issue now where the battery light pops up intermintantly.... I'm sure like you said its the alternator.... Will get it checked tomorrow. And to not push my luck to much, I will take precautions...... Thanks....

    • @br00talhonesty
      @br00talhonesty Před 2 lety

      Hey so was it the alternator?

    • @adriandass6553
      @adriandass6553 Před 2 lety +1

      @@br00talhonesty turns out, it was the alternator. Changed it and now it's back to normal. 👍🏻😊

    • @br00talhonesty
      @br00talhonesty Před 2 lety +1

      @@adriandass6553 thank you for replying.

    • @adriandass6553
      @adriandass6553 Před 2 lety +1

      Most welcome@@br00talhonesty

  • @cynthiapadilla1264
    @cynthiapadilla1264 Před rokem

    What do I do if my battery light still comes on after new battery new altinator? Lights off while driving but once car is off and keys out.... light goes on in which will drain my battery through the night,so I've learned to disconnect positive...don't like that.....WHAT SHOULD I DO TO MAKE THE BATTERY LIGHT INDICATOR GO OFF????PLEASE SOMEONE HRLP.

  • @kingfrass6400
    @kingfrass6400 Před 4 lety +5

    Good stuff, I’m trap between buy ah new alternator or changing my battery

  • @DougHinVA
    @DougHinVA Před rokem +6

    This is stopgap stuff he says... You may be on a highway 100 miles from home or near home and a good garage... it depends! A battery warning light can be from several things, so get it checked by a mechanic. An old car and an old alternator worn out is one cause. A battery to be replaced is another, but without testing you cannot be sure.. A serpentine belt may be very old and slipping and need replacing. Use common sense...

  • @ricardowalker4841
    @ricardowalker4841 Před 2 lety +4

    With my suv the battery and alternator are both good and the battery light stays on what to do.

  • @DrLibre210
    @DrLibre210 Před 3 lety

    Got a new battery not sure if its the alt but it stays on turns off then comes back on. Car starts and drive no probs. Any ideas?

    • @luisleduc7222
      @luisleduc7222 Před 3 lety

      Same problem. Did you ever find out what it was?

    • @kaygee780
      @kaygee780 Před 3 lety

      Same here having that problem

  • @BigEvan96
    @BigEvan96 Před rokem +7

    Battery light came on but when I tested the battery there was nothing wrong with the charging system. What else could this mean?

    • @jonathanrayne
      @jonathanrayne Před 7 měsíci +4

      Same thing with me. My altenator is brand new and brand new battery.
      The damn light is still on.

    • @7V8IVpride
      @7V8IVpride Před 15 dny

      Mee three I just replaced my alt battery good made sure connection are clean and tight still coming up

    • @BigEvan96
      @BigEvan96 Před 14 dny

      @@7V8IVpride sometimes after replacing an alternator you have to drive it until the red battery light goes away.

  • @radaraacf
    @radaraacf Před 19 dny

    Dual battery is also a good idea use a boat battery switch that select batt1 batt2 both and off simple cheap and more reliable than a DCDC system or relay

  • @mauiampvlogs6847
    @mauiampvlogs6847 Před rokem +1

    What if you bought a new alternator and then the battery light comes on

  • @andresjc502
    @andresjc502 Před rokem

    Corolla 2010 , Light battery popped on last week after 10 minutes of driving steering wheel got super hard to turn , glad I made to the parking lot I turn off the car no it won’t start 😂? What’s the issue IS IT THE ALTERNATOR?

  • @DrkFear12
    @DrkFear12 Před 2 lety +1

    What if the battery light never disappears? I’ve seen it pop up a few years back in 2020 and got my battery replaced but the battery logo never went away, any idea why that is and will it be problematic?

    • @nosebleedd3820
      @nosebleedd3820 Před rokem +1

      I have a nissan maxima 2005 , the battery light on my dash is always on & almost never turns back off. The car never turned off and the battery is about a year old. I have no idea what to do lol

    • @daigomori7374
      @daigomori7374 Před rokem +1

      @@nosebleedd3820 my car has been having that problem since 2017. The alternator is fine.

  • @shakenama
    @shakenama Před 3 lety +1

    Reman alternator installed 3 months ago, bench tested and passed. Battery light is on. Had battery and charging system tested at local auto store. Alternator was pushing out 14.5v
    I can't figure out what it is. Any guesses?

  • @nevtay
    @nevtay Před rokem

    My battery light was on a week so I replaced the alternator and got a block away and the battery light was on again and shut down does anyone think my problem is the battery

  • @jerseyltd
    @jerseyltd Před 6 měsíci

    Uhm so my altenator has an issue. Its using up my battery. And i have to go get my son and hit the gyms everyday.. my part comes this weekend. Ugh 😂 idk how much i can drive

  • @316hit_the_gas7
    @316hit_the_gas7 Před 3 lety +4

    Brand new battery and the alternator passed what could it be??

    • @Cadetmajor7
      @Cadetmajor7 Před 3 lety

      Me too. Did you figure it out

    • @johnecker4217
      @johnecker4217 Před 3 lety +1

      If it's a Ford f-150 (or any Ford from 2000 up) you need to buy a OEM ALTERNATOR FROM FORD, New or refurbished or from the junk yard. You new ALTERNATOR is probably good & putting out 14+ amps & charging the battery, but for some reason these knock off refurbished or new aftermarket ALTERNATORS from China are missing a diode or something like that, & the Ford computer system can't get the correct information from the charging system. So the computer thinks something is wrong and it does its job 🤔 It puts the light on
      PS Some good news for people who owns Fords with the push button starting systems, there are CZcams videos that show you some neat tricks to turn off the battery light for good. (That is if everything is working properly on your charging system and the light is still on.) I'll try to put a link to the videos below. I Hope it helps someone
      czcams.com/video/4-Uaf8lNcNo/video.html
      czcams.com/video/2XVl3VMbeWw/video.html
      czcams.com/video/BFRMGir6Kgs/video.html

  • @playboy0869
    @playboy0869 Před 4 lety

    i have a Chrysler 200 2011 and the ground strap was disconnected idk if that could cause the battery light to come on i bought a new battery cause they told me that the battery was no good so i replaced so idk if its the alternator or ground strap wire

    • @mickodrobinski79
      @mickodrobinski79 Před 3 lety

      No, static discharge has nothing to do with battery condition. It most likely caused by by the high voltage ignition coil no grounded properly

    • @playboy0869
      @playboy0869 Před 3 lety

      @@mickodrobinski79 true fixed it . It was my altanator ha and new battery. Thanks

  • @theycallmebigfoot
    @theycallmebigfoot Před 2 lety +3

    EVERYONE here has the same issue. But jo one comes back to tell us what it was after it's fixed. Fuuucxkk. Everyone saying they changed the battery or alternator and still javelin the issue is my fear..

  • @josegarza5941
    @josegarza5941 Před rokem

    I want to win the probe!

  • @priscillayarber533
    @priscillayarber533 Před 8 měsíci

    I replaced the battery and hit reset button and the battery light indicator won’t go off

  • @joyace9674
    @joyace9674 Před 3 lety +3

    I just paid 167.00 for the battery then the light was still on so I took it to my mechanic and he said I need a alternator not to drive it so all together I paid 480.. 😩😩😩😩

  • @carlmyer5364
    @carlmyer5364 Před 11 měsíci

    So if the light comes on it’s the alternator and NOT the battery?

  • @elsayayinespartano2411
    @elsayayinespartano2411 Před 2 lety +1

    i wasted alot of money on buying a new battery and the check charging system didn’t go away

  • @audiofella5066
    @audiofella5066 Před 3 lety +1

    For mine the car starts up, the battery light comes on but if i rev the engine above like 1800rpm or above the light instantly goes away and comes back as it drops below that rpm, this happens whether in gear or not, i kept driving the car and it did not die... any ideas????

    • @b10hz4rd
      @b10hz4rd Před 3 lety

      Any solution?

    • @audiofella5066
      @audiofella5066 Před 3 lety

      @@b10hz4rd It ended up being the alternator, replaced it fixed the problem

  • @drewolson5782
    @drewolson5782 Před 3 lety

    will the battery and caution light appear if it is a ecu problem? i got the alternator changed and found out the old one was already good so now im confused asf help lol

  • @johnpeterson2090
    @johnpeterson2090 Před rokem

    Red neck video tells you SFA you don't already know!

  • @johnnypoppyhead4116
    @johnnypoppyhead4116 Před 4 lety +1

    tension thing must stick ..looses tension ... turn car off then pull on belt and it -battery lights goes off ..I have driven over 35 miles on battery power

    • @mickodrobinski79
      @mickodrobinski79 Před 3 lety

      U must have a sick alternator. Maybe it's caused by covid19. Lmfao

  • @RGPYRAMID
    @RGPYRAMID Před 4 měsíci

    My lights on but car never turn off

  • @javierventura4077
    @javierventura4077 Před 3 lety

    This just happened to me just made it to a safe place like 5minutes yep its my alternator

    • @drewolson5782
      @drewolson5782 Před 3 lety

      is the prob fixed?

    • @javierventura4077
      @javierventura4077 Před 3 lety +1

      @@drewolson5782 yes my alternator was bad i charged my battery and replace the alternator with new one car is running strong again

    • @drewolson5782
      @drewolson5782 Před 3 lety +1

      @@javierventura4077 changed my alternator but still have the problem so i might try the batt change too lol. Were you told it could be the ecu at all? glad yours is running sweet now dude

    • @javierventura4077
      @javierventura4077 Před 3 lety +1

      @@drewolson5782 i knew it was a alternator issue cuz i had replaced the battery before it left me on road so i knew it was my alternator my batt was good no problem with my ecu

  • @blackblursliver
    @blackblursliver Před rokem

    Who won?

  • @kitoolita5335
    @kitoolita5335 Před rokem

    Not b what I’m looking for bro

  • @sameerahbey2337
    @sameerahbey2337 Před 2 lety +4

    too long to get to the point.

  • @hamishcaton5641
    @hamishcaton5641 Před 3 lety +1

    That’s a lie mine turned on and I drove 2.5 hours with it so u don’t just have 5 minutes

  • @mattszalay8819
    @mattszalay8819 Před rokem

    Waste of time